2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · TJ58 FUN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 196,178 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TJ58 FUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 196,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TJ58 FUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (TJ58 FUN) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
TJ58 FUN Mileage History
- 07/12/2021165,175 mi
- 12/12/2022177,314 mi+12,139 mi
- 22/12/2023187,074 mi+9,760 mi
- 17/12/2024191,777 mi+4,703 mi
- 04/12/2025196,178 mi+4,401 mi
Average of roughly 7,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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